Frank Zicarelli, Toronto Sun

Probably Toronto's most knowledgeable basketball columnist, Zicarelli joined the Toronto Sun in 1986 as a high school sports writer. Has covered the Raptors and NBA since the Toronto team's inception. Lives in Toronto.

There are no shortages of unknowns in Argoland, no way of knowing the quality of depth on one side of the ball, what changes will ultimately have to be made, what kind of season will be in store for a franchise that hit rock bottom last season.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — On the last night the Raptors would ever visit the Palace, the same night Kyle Lowry would make his long-awaited return, Toronto played the style of basketball that should serve them well in the post-season.

Everything that endeared Brandon Isaac to the Argos’ coaching staff and players has been on display virtually from the moment he resurfaced with the team, the team-first approach, the ability to take a newcomer aside and teach them the ropes and the swagger.

Adewale Ojomo and Julian Posey thought they had the football world at their feet, two athletically gifted players who line up on the defensive side of the ball, two skilled athletes who both figured all was good in their sporting universe.